National plan needed to improve children’s D- grade for physical activity

Embargoed until: Publicly released: 2022-12-07 12:43

Australia; International; NSW; QLD; SA

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Researchers are calling for a National Physical Activity Plan to encourage greater levels of physical activity among Australian children following dismal results in the 2022 Active Healthy Kids Australia (AHKA) Report Card.

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From: University of South Australia

Researchers are calling for a National Physical Activity Plan to encourage greater levels of physical activity among Australian children following dismal results in the 2022 Active Healthy Kids Australia (AHKA) Report Card.

Journal/
conference: Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness

Research:Paper

Organisation/s: University of South Australia, Deakin University, University of Tasmania, The University of Queensland, The University of Sydney, Curtin University, University of North Dakota, University of Newcastle

Funder: This work was supported by funding and/or logistical support from: Asia-Pacific Society for Physical Activity, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition Deakin University Australia, University of South Australia, University of Newcastle Australia, The University of Queensland Australia and Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child.

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